$ 200-300 per hour
Michael F. Torphy
About Michael
Biography
Twenty Six years of experience, specialized knowledge, and flexible payment options, guarantee tailor-made, targeted solutions. We make your problems our priority. The difference isn't the law the difference is the lawyer.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
60%
34 years | 700 cases
General Practice
40%
34 years | 600 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
20%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 33 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1992
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020
Location
Law Offices of Michael F. Torphy
Riverwood Drive, Ste 350, Delafield, WI, 53188
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Michael F. Torphy's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Never answered or returned any calls or messages once he took my money
He will take your money and never return any messages or calls. He will show up late to court cases and not even let you know. Please look elsewhere for an attorney. He doesn’t care that your life and reputation is on the line once he has your money
Posted by Tammy | October 15, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Small Claims
I was referred to Michael through a friend to assist in a small claims matter - myself as the Plaintiff. He was quite honest in that I could handle the process on my own and even emailed me all the links and information for forms, etc. after talking me through it on the phone. Due to his helpfulnes...
Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Torphy Works !
Torphy did a great job representing me in court over the course of 6months. With his knowledge of 20years in the field, I was able to have some control over the outcome of my case, when my hands were tied and there wasn't much I could do. I was happy to see how he responded to the various dynamics of...
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.
Public Reprimand issued in WI, 2020
updated on 03/10/2021Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Honors
1989
Shaw Scholar, University of Wisconsin School of Law
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Michael F. Torphy
2010 - 2014
Adjunct Professor, Marquette Law School
1991 - 1992
Extern, Judge John L. Coffee
Associations
1992 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
Sample of Legal Cases
City of Kenosha v. Tower; 09 AP 1957
Reversal of trial court decision
Education
1992
University of Wisconsin
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
University of Wisconsin
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Activity
Legal Answers